Inflammation is the body’s natural response by its immune system to repair a damaged cell. Most people have experienced acute inflammation at some time with an insect bite, a cut or an injury. This results in redness, swelling and pain as the body works to repair the damaged tissue. However, chronic inflammation lingers on for...
For centuries around the world, fermenting foods has been a way to preserve food and lengthen its shelf life, whilst producing a unique flavour. Fermentation relies on the natural action of micro-organisms (yeast and bacteria) to convert carbohydrate in food into short chain fatty acids and other by-products. It is the ingestion of these fermented...
The gut microbiome (collection of gut bacteria) is hot topic. There are over 100 trillion gut bacteria living in the gut. Increasing evidence is supporting the view that the gut is the centre of our body and the cornerstone of our health and well-being. The gut carries messages directly to the brain via the vagus...
On Anzac Day, we pay tribute to all the men and women who have served our nation as members of the Australian Defence Force. Lest We Forget “The army biscuit, also known as an Anzac wafer or Anzac tile, is essentially a long shelf-life, hard tack biscuit, eaten as a substitute for bread. Unlike bread,...
Enjoy your Easter eggs…. at Easter Easter is a hop around the corner, which often means four days of entertaining with family and friends, Australians spending $190 million on eggs and bunnies and yes, chocolate galore. How does one navigate this holiday celebration to be in line with your nourished lifestyle, and I don’t mean...
These balls of deliciousness are perfect for an afternoon tea pick-me-up, great snack for kids, great end to a picnic lunch. There are now so many varieties of bliss balls, protein balls on the market … though I would share with you some home-made varieties that don’t cost $3 a ball. Equally delicious and nutritious,...
The Mediterranean Diet is fast becoming the healthiest and tastiest way to improve your health. Research is constantly supporting this way of eating as the best way to improve cholesterol control, fatty liver, diabetes and weight management. More recently it has been found to have a positive effect on mood and protection against dementia. Above...
When we think of the summer holidays, we associate this with family, friends, plentiful food and holidays that keep rolling on. Yes, holidays can be an indulgence – however if you eat smart, plan well and adapt a few dishes, your body will thank you for the nourishment that you provide. Centre your entertaining menu...
Ingredients 1 cup freekeh 3 cups water 1 bunch baby (Dutch) carrots, tops trimmed 3 purple carrots, peeled, sliced in half lengthways, & then cut on diagonal ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ tsp smoked paprika 1½ tbsp pomegranate molasses ½ cup (80g) almonds, roasted, chopped Seeds of 1 pomegranate 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley,...
So these are just some of my salads that will certainly be featuring at my Christmas lunch. Roasted pumpkin, Fetta and Roasted Chickpea salad & Prawn, Mango & Macadamia salad. With humid & hot Brisbane weather….it is cold buffet for us. And best of all, house is cool, salads are prepped in fridge waiting &...
